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Donovan Honors Winner of 2016 Congressional App Challenge
Today, Congressman Dan Donovan (NY-11) honored Robert Avenoso, a senior at Tottenville High School, for winning the 2016 Congressional App Challenge. The Challenge is a nationwide competition aimed at encouraging elementary and high school students to pursue an interest in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) education. -
Donovan, House Double Down On Opioid Battle Plan With $1 Billion Investment
Congressman Dan Donovan (NY-11) and the U.S. House of Representatives today infused the national fight against opioid abuse with $1 billion in grants for states to distribute for treatment, education, and enforcement. The funding is part of the sweeping 21st Century Cures Act, which reforms the drug approval process to accelerate medical breakthroughs and encourage innovation. -
Donovan To Host VA Reps In His District Offices
Congressman Dan Donovan (NY-11) and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) today announced a new outreach initiative intended to deliver better casework services to the local veteran population. Starting in December, the VA will station a representative one day per month at Donovan’s Staten Island and Brooklyn District Offices. The representative will meet with local veterans at scheduled times to resolve outstanding issues related to VA benefits and services, help file claims, answer questions, and provide case and appeals updates. -
House Re-Passes Donovan Amendment To Bolster Job Opportunities For Veterans
Congressman Dan Donovan’s (NY-11) legislation to expedite veterans’ entry into the maritime workforce today passed the U.S. House of Representatives as part of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). Donovan’s measure makes common-sense adjustments to the mandatory credentialing process for all maritime workers to make it easier for veterans to transition into the industry. -
Donovan, Rooney Unveil Legislation to Combat Fentanyl Crisis
Fentanyl, 50 times more powerful than heroin, responsible for massive spike in opioid overdose deaths; DEA issued public warning to law enforcement officers exposed to fentanyl, which can be lethal at volumes the size of a grain of salt -
Donovan, House Pass Package of Bills to Stymy Opioid Epidemic
Congressman Dan Donovan (NY-11) and the U.S. House of Representatives passed a package of 18 bills taking aim at the opioid epidemic that has claimed lives from every reach of Staten Island and South Brooklyn.
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House Passes Legislation to Roll Back Regulations that Hamper Economic Growth
Washington, DC—January 6, 2017.... Congressman Donovan (NY-11) and the U.S. House of Representatives passed two bills focused on curtailing burdensome federal regulations. The Midnight Rules Relief Act and the Regulations from the Executive in Need of Scrutiny (REINS) Act aim to spur economic growth and job opportunities by reining in government overreach.
House passes its own resolution co-sponsored by Donovan affirming American support for Israel, calling on U.N. to alter its one-sided measure
Washington, DC—January 6, 2017…. Congressman Dan Donovan (NY-11) and the U.S. House of Representatives formally condemned the anti-Israel resolution adopted by the United Nations Security Council in December. The U.N.
“This morning’s incident proved yet again why the NYPD is the best police force in the world. By all accounts, the officers involved did an exemplary job in protecting the public and pursuing the suspects. I know I speak for many of us in knowing that my family is safe and secure with our city’s officers patrolling the streets.”